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In this episode we are going to be joined by a New York Times bestselling author, Chris Herring, to talk about his new book Blood in the Garden: The Flagrant History of the 1990s New York Knicks. After having him on we’ll discuss the James Harden dilemma, react to the all-star reserves, our top point guards, Clippers recent trade with the Blazers, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and John CarlosFollow Chris Herring on Twitter: @Herring_NBAProudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link https://tinyurl.com/DKFEBTHPN  upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Chris Herring interview (00:00)

All star reserves reaction (44:31)

Suns missing piece (01:01:00)

Where does Trae Young rank amongst top point guards? (01:13:46)

Is James Harden top 10 (01:26:43)

This week in the NBA (01:41:46)

Clippers and Blazers trade (02:01:18)

Clippers vs Lakers (02:15:28)

Would the 76ers or Nets be better if a Harden trade happens? (02:23:38)

Randle for Fox potential trade (02:46:15)

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In this episode we are going to recap the conference championship games, talk about Tom Brady announcing his retirement, recent head coaching hires, revisiting the Herbert vs Burrow debate, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Chiefs vs Bengals recap (09:04)

49ers vs Rams recap (34:43)

Tom Brady retired (56:46)

Broncos hire Nathaniel Hackett (01:07:25)

Bears hire Matt Eberflus (01:23:04)

Vikings hire John Harbaugh (01:44:38)

Giants hire Brian Daboll (01:56:24)

Washington’s new name (02:12:31)

Brian Flores lawsuit (02:15:03)

Raiders hire Josh McDaniels (02:52:35)

Burrow vs Herbert (03:05:45)

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In this episode we are going to react to the NBA all star starters, Nets not trading Harden, Knicks struggles, and which play-in teams we feel will or won’t make the playoffs. We also have a special guest on this episode, Sigourney Jackson aka ‘Hoop Politics” on TikTok to talk about his recent growth, politics in basketball, share his week in the NBA, and much more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and John CarlosGuest: Sigourney Jackson (Hoop Politics)Follow Hoop Politics:Hoop_Politics (@hoop_politics) TikTok | Watch Hoop_Politics's Newest TikTok VideosHoop Politics (@Hoop_Politics) / TwitterHoop Politics (@hoop_politics) • Instagram photos and videosProudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Reacting to the NBA all star starters (06:12)

Timberwolves & Kings talent and coaching (21:58)

Nets to “shun” trade-deadline offers for James Harden and more (31:14)

How good is Steve Kerr (56:43)

Knicks problems (01:04:18)

Hoop Politics speaks on RJ (01:15:58)

Should Ty Lue get COTY buzz? (01:29:26)

This week in the NBA (01:47:43)

James Wiseman setback (02:02:32)

Predicting the final play-in spots (02:16:27)

Grizzlies or Cavaliers: Which team is set up to go further in the playoffs? (02:40:07)

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In this episode we are going to talk about the Mahomes vs Allen duel, if the NFL should change its overtime rules, Sean Payton retiring, Bears hiring Ryan Poles as their new GM, recap the divisional round, and preview the conference championship games. We’ll also be joined by Mike Santagata from All Bengals to discuss their amazing run and more.Hosts: Joel Moran, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Josh Allen vs Patrick Mahomes (06:40)

NFL OT rules (35:14)

Is Ryan Tannehill the problem for the Tennessee Titans? (45:48)

Mike Sans talks Bengals (01:01:45)

Is Aaron Rodgers to blame? (01:22:48)

Did Matthew Stafford prove himself? (02:17:04)

Will Tom Brady retire? (02:52:23)

Sean Payton retires (03:01:26)

Bears hire Ryan Poles (03:12:28)

AFC championship preview (03:25:34)

NFC championship preview (03:35:38)

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In this episode we are going to debate Jokic vs Embiid, if Harden will stay with the Nets, Mavericks hot streak, ranking our top 5 young cores in the NBA, and more. Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and John CarlosProudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Nikola Jokic vs Joel Embiid (10:00)

Will Harden stay in Brooklyn? (37:46)

Bucks vs other east teams (01:08:49)

Mavericks hot streak (01:39:35)

Vogel benches Russ (02:01:38)

This week in the NBA (02:20:54)

Three team trade (02:30:55)

Cade Cunningham calls himself the best rookie (02:37:00)

Top 5 young cores in the NBA (02:48:30)

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In this episode we are going to recap the biggest storylines from Wild Card weekend and preview the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.Hosts: Joel Moran, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

49ers vs Cowboys recap (07:00)

Tony Romo hypothetical (41:14)

Cardinals vs Rams recap (45:35)

Eagles name Hurts stater for 2022 (01:08:54)

Top young QBs (01:27:09)

What do the Patriots have to do this offseason? (01:33:51)

Was wild card weekend disappointing (01:56:33)

Raiders fire Mike Mayock (02:00:30)

Calvin Ridley trades (02:18:00)

Bengals vs Titans preview (02:35:25)

49ers vs Packers preview (02:49:37)

Rams vs Bucs preview (03:04:17)

Bills vs Chiefs preview (03:21:35)

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In this episode we are going to give our thoughts on the Cam Reddish trade, what’s wrong with the Hawks, if the Grizzlies are contenders, Russell Westbrook’s regression, under the radar players, and we give our updated rookie ladder.Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Johncarlos Barra, and John TortorelliProudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Cam Reddish trade (02:46)

Will the Hawks bounce back? (17:37)

Are the Grizzlies contenders? (34:54)

Ja vs D Rose (49:55)

Bol Bol trade voided (58:12)

Side talk (01:11:30)

This week in the NBA (01:27:43)

Heated Gobert vs Mitchell debate (01:34:24)

Bulls slump (02:08:06)

Russell Westbrook regression (02:37:42)

Anfernee Simons (02:55:52)

Under the radar players (03:08:53)

Top 5 rookie ladder (03:18:45)

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In this episode we are going to preview and give our predictions for every wild card matchup and talk about all the coaches that got fired this past week. Hosts: Joel Moran, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Raiders vs Bengals (03:09)

Patriots vs Bills (23:22)

Jalen Hurts debate (36:25)

Eagles vs Buccaneers (45:41)

49ers vs Cowboys (56:26)

Steelers vs Chiefs (01:16:33)

Cardinals vs Rams (01:26:58)

Trust or don’t trust (01:47:50)

Brian Flores fired (01:51:54)

Mike Zimmer fired (02:27:10)

Matt Nagy fired (02:40:56)

Vic Fangio fired (02:50:33)

Joe Judge fired (03:04:22)

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In this episode we are going to talk about Kyrie Irving’s return, reports about Kawhi being on track to come back, Jalen Smith’s recent play, Julius Randle calling out Knicks fans, if LeBron is still the best player in the NBA, and more. 

Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and John CarlosProudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Joel’s apology (04:45)

Kyrie’s return (07:09)

Kawhi ‘ahead of schedule’ (28:00)

Jalen Smith’s resurgence (45:38)

Klay returning (01:02:35)

Riv shares the story of him getting hit by a car (01:04:37)

Rockets (01:12:54)

This week in the NBA (01:39:38)

Julius Randle calls out Knicks fans (02:04:01)

Is Fred VanVleet an all star? (02:22:42)

Curry’s slump (02:39:58)

Is Lebron still the best player in the NBA? (02:57:05)

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In this episode we are going to talk about Big Ben’s farewell, Antonio Brown, the Bengals clinching the AFC North, the Dolphins outlook, big time Week 18 matchups, and more.Hosts: Joel Moran, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls Proudly Presented by Draftkings.com USE promo code TBPN at this link Official DraftKings Promo Codes for January 2022 | DraftKings upon sign up for a BONUS!Merch: Pick A Side Classic Hoodie - Pick a Side (onuniverse.com)

Antonio Brown’s outburst (05:18)

Zach Wilson’s grade against the Bucs (21:18)

Bengals clinch AFC North (36:24)

Joe (Steelers fan) talks about being at Heinz Field for Big Ben’s last game (56:53)

What’s next for Tua/Dolphins? (01:23:37)

Matt Ryan vs Derek Carr (01:46:50)

Do we believe in the Titans or Colts more? (02:00:24)

Will the Packers make the SB? (02:21:09)

Are fans being too critical of Cooper Kupp’s historic season? (02:39:07)

49ers vs Rams preview (02:55:23)

Raiders vs Chargers preview (03:08:32)

NFL Pick ‘Em Week 18 (03:20:47)

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